The metaverse: A virtual land of opportunity for business if we can define it

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The metaverse: A virtual land of opportunity for business if we can define it
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The metaverse: A virtual land of opportunity for business if we can define it

Everyone's heard of the metaverse - but what is it?

Last year, the concept of the metaverse exploded into popular consciousness following Facebook's re-branding as Meta and newfound dedication to paving the way toward a decentralised Web3. Combin...

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